NOOSA PLAN 2020 PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 2 - POST PUBLIC NOTIFICATION FOR FINAL STATE GOVERNMENT MINISTERIAL APPROVAL · Report

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7. Mandatory small dwellings in the Medium and High Density Residential Zones and dual occupancy
becoming inconsistent in Medium Density Residential zones on lots 600sqm or greater;
8. Affordable Rental Premises and associated bonus provisions, including building height
9. Environmental Conservation and Management zone and setbacks
10. Community Facilities zone - affordable housing

A number of miscellaneous, clarification and error corrections are also proposed as outlined in
Attachment 3.

Following Council's endorsement of the revised amendments, a Consultation Report will be prepared
and made available to the public on Council's website and submitters will be notified. Changes will
be made to the proposed amendments, including consequential changes, and forwarded to the State
Government for Ministerial approval for adoption, together with the Consultation Report. Following
approval from the Minister, a further report will be submitted to Council for final adoption.




RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Strategy and Sustainability Manager to the Special Meeting dated
5 December 2024 regarding Proposed Amendment No. 2 to Noosa Plan 2020 and:
   A. Note the Submissions Table contained in Attachment 1 including the summary of
      submissions, responses to submissions and recommended changes to proposed
      Amendment No. 2 to Noosa Plan 2020;
   B. Under section 18.4 of the Minister's Guidelines and Rules prepare a Consultation Report and
      notify submitters of how their submission has been dealt with and upload the Consultation
      Report to Council's website;
   C. Under section 19.1 of the Minister's Guidelines and Rules endorse the changes proposed to
      Amendment No. 2 to Noosa Plan 2020 as outlined in this report and summarised in
      Attachment 2 and Attachment 3 and authorise the CEO to make the changes and any other
      consequential changes as required prior to submitting to the State Government; and
   D. Under section 21.1 of the Minister's Guidelines and Rules give notice of a request to adopt
      the proposed amendments to the Minister.


REPORT
Background

Noosa Plan 2020 seeks to improve housing choice and affordability for residents and key workers.
However, since its commencement, further analysis and monitoring of the housing market and
impacts of short term accommodation has been undertaken with Council endorsing the
recommendation of the Short-term Accommodation Monitoring Report and Noosa Housing
Strategy in 2022 to amend Noosa Plan 2020.

At its Special meeting on 31 January 2023 and Ordinary Meeting on 20 April 2023, Council endorsed
proposed Amendment No. 2 to Noosa Plan 2020 (proposed amendments) for the purpose of State
Interest Review. Following a protracted state interest review process and Ministerial
approval, Council resolved on 16 May 2024 to publicly notify the proposed amendments.

Amongst other matters, the proposed amendments implement the recommendations of Noosa
Housing Strategy and Short-term Accommodation Monitoring Report and aim to ensure adequate
land is identified for the purpose of permanent residential housing and facilitate and improve housing
security, choice, diversity and affordability to meet the housing needs of Noosa Shire residents. As
advertised, the amendments propose a number of changes around housing and short term

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accommodation by:

   •   expanding housing choice, diversity and affordability;
   •   creating feasible pathways for affordable housing;
   •   prioritising permanent residents in Residential zones and key Centre zones by preventing
       further short-term accommodation;
   •   rezoning certain land to increase opportunities for smaller dwellings and key
       worker accommodation, including a review of the Tourist Accommodation Zone extent;
   •   ensuring visitor accommodation in Rural and Rural Residential zones maintains the
       permanent resident's dwelling and does not replace it;
   •   setting clear outcomes for Noosa Business Centre as an integrated village providing a
       diversity of housing and employment.

Amongst other things the amendments also propose to:
   •   establish clear guidelines for development in the Innovation Zone;
   •   expand the hours of operation for food and drink outlets and include a definition for amplified
       music in the Hospitality Precinct at Noosa Junction; and
   •   recognise the future of sports medicine by facilitating an integrated health and
       wellbeing precinct within the Noosa District Sports Complex.


Public notification and community consultation

The proposed amendments were publicly notified following the requirements of the Planning Act
2016 and Ministerial Guidelines and Rules. Public notification and consultation was also carried in
accordance with the Communications Strategy and Communications Plan approved by Council and
the State.

Notification of the proposed amendments was formally given through a public notice in the Courier
Mail and Noosa Today on Friday 31 May 2024. This was both in hard copy distributed papers
and online classifieds. A Copy of the public notice was placed in a prominent position at Council’s
Customer Service counter. As outlined in the public notice, submissions were welcome up to and
including 14 July 2024.

Following closure of the public notification period, Council, at its meeting on 18 July 2024 resolved
to re-open the consultation period from 19 July to 28 July 2024 and notify the community via
Facebook and media release with updates on the Your Say webpage. Submissions lodged after this
date were still accepted and considered.

Notification of amendments
On, or with the week of 31 May 2024:
   •   646 letters were sent to the owners of properties where a zone change was proposed,
       outlining the proposed change and reason;
   •   393 letters were sent to owners of properties, or body corporates, adjoining sites of proposed
       zone changes;

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   •   105 emails were sent to planning, design and development consultants known to operate, or
       have clients in, Noosa Shire notifying of the proposed amendments. They were also invited
       to attend an industry stakeholder briefing; and
   •   39 tailored emails were sent to business and community groups advising of the proposed
       amendments and urging them to share information with their members.


Website
A dedicated community consultation page was published on Your Say Noosa. This included:
   •   the public notice;
   •   a summary of the proposed amendments and their purpose;
   •   the proposed amendments in track change version;
   •   the proposed mapping amendments;
   •   12 fact sheets;
   •   frequently asked questions;
   •   details of pop-up dates and locations and static display locations;
   •   artistic impressions of the proposed new bonus provisions for affordable housing on key
       sites;
   •   downloadable submission forms; and
   •   ability to make an immediate electronic submission.

In addition to the Your Say Noosa consultation page, Council's Noosa Plan 2020 / draft amendments
page was updated. This page provided a summary of the proposed amendments and how to find
more information and make a submission, also directing people to the Your Say Noosa Page to view
the proposed amendments and fact sheets.

Static display
A hard copy tracked change version of the proposed amendments, including amended maps and
copies of 12 fact sheets were available at Council’s customer service counter (level 2) at Pelican St
Tewantin, Cooroy and Noosaville libraries for the duration of the public notification period.

Local and social media
A media release on 31 May 2024 outlined the outcomes sought by the proposed amendments and
included dates and locations of all pop-ups. A media release on 17 June 2024 addressed the
proposed changes to short-term accommodation and the prioritising of residential housing for
residents and residential amenity. Both these were picked up by local newspapers (including
Sunshine Coast Daily) and radio stations, leading to editorials and interviews.

The May 2024 edition of “Your Noosa” included a substantial article on the proposed amendments
focussing on housing choice. Both the June and July 2024 editions of “Your Noosa” featured smaller
reminder articles regarding the proposed amendments and housing choice and the opportunity to
make a submission. All of these were included within locally distributed free newspapers.

Throughout the consultation period multiple social media posts were published about the proposed
amendments and how to access information, talk to planners or make a submission. Media attention
also arose from external business or community groups and individuals raising attention to particular
matters associated with the proposed amendments.

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Pop up displays
Pre-advertised talk-to-a-planner pop up displays of the proposed amendments were conducted
through June 2024 as follows:
   •   Sunday, June 9. Noosa Farmers Market, Noosaville, 6:00am-12 noon. Four Planners spoke
       with approximately 120 people.
   •   Thursday, June 13, Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, (near Boathouse) 8:30am–12 noon. Four
       Planners spoke with at least 60 people.
   •   Friday, June 14, Peregian Square, Peregian Beach, 2:00pm-5:00pm. Two planners spoke
       with approximately 25 people.
   •   Tuesday June 18, Arcadia Street, Noosa Heads, 11:00am-12:30pm. Three planners spoke
       with approximately 15 people.
   •   Wednesday, June 19, Arcadia Street, Noosa Heads, 11:00am-2:00pm. Three planners
       spoke with approximately 40 people.
   •   Thursday, June 20, Memorial School of Arts Hall, Pomona, 2:00pm-5:00pm (immediately
       preceding Council meeting). Two planners spoke to approximately 20 people.
   •   Friday June 21, Maple Street, Cooroy 9:00am-12 noon. Two planners spoke to approximately
       50 people.


Enquiries (phone / walk-ins / emails)
In addition to the above "pop-ups" staff responded to approximately 80 public enquiries via phone,
email or walk-in customers. Some of these conversations have lead to submissions, others had their
questions answered and did not feel the need to make a submissio

Your Say Noosa engagement
The proposed amendments were outlined and accessible on the Your Say Noosa webpage where
engagement projects are consistently displayed. Close to 3,850 participants interacted with this page
during the consultation period. Over 1,800 participants downloaded a document. Over 1,500 visited
multiple pages within the project and at least 180 made a submission via the Your Say Noosa
platform.

Submissions

475 written submissions on the proposed amendments were received through a combination of Your
Say Noosa electronic submission, email or hard copy submissions. This included an online
submission with 600 unique signatories. Note that whilst there were 475 unique submission, many
submissions raised multiple issues.

Summary of key issues

The following sections outline the key issue and changes proposed to the amendments in response
to submissions. Attachment 1 provides a comprehensive summary of all submissions against key
topic areas with responses and recommended changes to the proposed amendments where
relevant. Attachment 2 outlines a summary of the recommended changes to the proposed
amendments. Note that a range of consequential changes are required throughout the planning
scheme to enact the recommended changes.

To avoid confusion, reference to "advertised amendment" in the following sections refers to the form
the proposed amendments were publicly notified.

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1. Noosa Junction Hospitality Precinct - hours of operation extension and music
The advertised amendment proposed to:
   •   extend the operating hours for food and drink outlets from 10pm Sunday - Thursday and
       midnight Friday - Saturday to midnight 7 days a week; and
   •   introduce a new definition for amplified music to enable application of the same provisions
       as live music to all amplified music.
Submissions
Submissions on the proposed extended hours of operation and music definition varied with both
support and objection to the proposed amendments. Some submissions supported the extension of
operating hours citing increased viability for new food and drink outlets allowing later seating of
patrons. These submissions were from business owners and Noosa Junction Association
representing a number of landowners and businesses in Noosa Junction.

Most of the submissions relating to the Noosa Junction Hospitality precinct came from residents who
did not support the extended hours with concerns about existing and potential extended noise
impacts later into the evening from Sunday to Thursday. Issues around amplified music was raised
with some confusion the proposed amendments were extending music operation hours, which they
are not.

Three submissions requested the inclusion of 36 Sunshine Beach Road to the Hospitality Precinct.

Response
The purpose of the proposed amendments is to enable existing and future food and drink outlets to
have operating hours consistent with existing businesses with existing use rights and to extend the
service offering. To balance this with potential noise impacts, it is proposed to amend the amplified
music provisions to apply to both indoor and outdoor spaces and restrict amplified music after 9pm
from Sunday to Thursday, unless the venue is acoustically treated to a suitable level.

The proposed amendments introduce a definition for amplified music to ensure that both recorded
and live amplified music are both addressed.

It is important to note that compliance for noise issues associated with a Liquor licences are
undertaken by the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) and not council. OLGR are
currently actively undertaking compliance around noise from food and drink outlets and other
entertainment venues, particularly from amplified music in Noosa Junction, separate to the proposed
amendment process.

Noosa Plan 2020 currently requires the acoustic treatment of dwellings in mixed use buildings in
Centres. To ensure new dwellings immediately adjoining a Major Centre Zone are also acoustically
treated, this requirement should be extended.

Any change to the extent to the Hospitality Precinct would be considered a significant change and
require further public notification, and therefore cannot be considered as part of this amendment
process.

Recommendation
It is recommended the following changes be made to the proposed amendments as advertised in
response to submissions:
   •   proceed with the proposed extended hours of operation for food and drink outlets to 12
       midnight seven days per week;
   •   include a provision that no amplified music is located on site (indoor or outdoor) beyond 9pm
       from Sunday - Thursday unless the site has been acoustically treated to the appropriate
       levels;

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   •   amend amplified music provisions to apply to inside and outside the venue unless
       acoustically treated to the appropriate levels; and
   •   include requirements for acoustic treatment for new dwellings in High Density Residential
       zones where immediately adjoining the Major Centre Zone.

2. Noosa Business Centre
 The advertised amendment proposed to:
   •   provide guidance and detailed planning including levels of assessment in accordance with
       the Minster’s conditions of approval of Noosa Plan 2020;
   •   acknowledge Maroochydore Principal Centre in the Centres Hierarchy;
   •   set clearer expectations for the future development of the Noosa Business Centre so that it
       functions as an integrated village and employment centre with the Innovation Zone;
   •   align precincts, transit hub and main street to reflect approved subdivision layout and include
       a 10m landscape buffer along the extension to Hofmann Drive;
   •   replace the High Density Residential Precinct with the High Density Residential Zone.
Submissions
The landowner requested changes to the proposed amendments including:
   •   removing Maroochydore Principal Centre from Centres Hierarchy and removing retail GFA
       caps;
   •   acknowledging additional retail GFA in the Retail Precinct provisions and increasing retail
       GFA by 1000sqm for full line supermarket in Village Mixed Use precinct and allowing for
       remaining 700sqm of retail showroom on Lot 2, as Lot 22 now has the health hub
       development;
   •   reducing levels of assessment for Business Park and Village Mixed Use precincts;
   •   reducing landscape buffer on Hofmann Drive to 4m as per current Noosa Plan 2020 and
       allowing for some carparking to the front of buildings;
   •   amending the annotation for Transit hub site to clearly articulate for transit uses only and
       allowing for residential development in the Retail precinct.
Issues raised by other submissions included suggestions to increase building height and provide
more housing, whilst others were concerned about the 12 m height limit impact on the landscape and
were against removal of vegetation for housing. Other submissions called for childcare services and
some did not support the position of the transit hub at Noosa Business centre.

Response
   •   Maroochydore as the Principal Centre is consistent with the SEQ Regional Plan and long
       held strategic centres hierarchy and therefore its reference and the retail gross floor area
       (GFA) caps should remain.
   •   Notwithstanding this, an increase to the GFA for a supermarket in the Village Mixed Use
       precinct to 3,500sqm is reasonable provided it is included in the overall 7,500sqm cap. A
       change to the provisions in the Retail Precinct is also required to acknowledge the remaining
       6,200sqm GFA is within the 24,500sqm cap. It is reasonable for the remaining 700sqm of
       showroom GFA to be allocated to Lot 2 as Lot 22 has been developed for the health hub.
   •   Affordable housing provisions in the proposed High Density Residential zone include bonus
       provisions for affordable rental premises. This does not affect the current building height of
       12m unless the bonus provisions are taken up, where an additional 2m in height will be
       allowed.

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   •   A 10m landscape buffer to Walter Hay drive is required to soften the impact on adjoining
       development from the road.
   •   Whilst residential development in the Retail precinct is generally supported, it is considered
       a significant change and will need to be investigated in a future planning scheme amendment
       process.
   •   It is reasonable for the levels of assessment in the Business Park Precinct to be reduced to
       code once initial development is completed. No changes to the Visitor Mixed Use precinct is
       required as the provisions allow for code assessment once developed. The proposed
       amendments will allow for a childcare centre to be a consistent use in the Business Park
       Precinct.
   •   A reduction in the proposed internal 10m wide landscape buffer to 7m can deliver the
       landscape setting outcomes sought, being high quality landscaping at understory and ground
       level incorporating canopy trees. Carparking should remain behind buildings to ensure good
       design and streetscape outcomes.
   •   The proposed transit hub site has undergone a grant funded design process lead by
       consultants PSA in consultation with Translink to do determine how the site will function as
       an interchange and provide layover areas for buses, whilst being integrated into the centre
       with a high level of pedestrian accessibility and safety. The transit hub location is considered
       more centralised to service the majority of the site and it is reasonable to amend the
       annotation on the site from “Community” to “Transit and Civic ” to provide further clarity and
       flexibility to allow for other supporting civic uses.
Recommendation
It is recommended the following changes be made to the proposed amendments as advertised in
response to these submissions:
   •   allow for the provision of the remaining 700m2 of showroom retail GFA on Lot 2 as can no
       longer be provided for on Lot 22 due to the new health hub development;
   •   reduce the levels of assessment in the Business Park Precinct to code once initial
       development is undertaken;
   •   increase the gross floor area for supermarket in the Village Mixed Use precinct to 3,500sqm
       provided it is included in the overall 7,500sqm retail gross floor area cap;
   •   amend provisions for the Retail Precinct to acknowledge additional 6,200sqm retail gross
       floor area remaining under the 24,500sqm cap;
   •   reduce the proposed 10m landscape buffer along Hofmann Avenue to 7m with supporting
       provisions for it to be high quality landscaping at understory and ground level incorporating
       canopy trees as features;
   •   amend annotation for Transit Hub Site from “Community” to “Transit and Civic” to be more
       specific for the proposed transit hub and provide flexibility for supporting civic uses on the
       site.

3. Short-term accommodation as an inconsistent use in Medium and High Density Residential
and Centres zones
The advertised amendments proposed to make short-term accommodation inconsistent in the
Medium and High Density Residential zones and Centre zones, excluding Cooroy and the western
side of the Village Mixed Precinct at Noosa Business Centre.

Submissions
Approximately half the submissions supported the proposed amendments and / or wanted greater
enforcement and control through the Short Stay Letting or Home Hosted Accommodation Local
Law. Whilst supporting the proposed amendments, supporters also wanted greater controls,

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additional visitor taxes, increased compliance and reduction in short term accommodation.

The other half of the submissions objected or raised concerns with the proposed amendments. The
objectors generally wanted the ability to continue to operate short-term accommodation, no loss in
short-term accommodation, ability to grow the sector and the ability to use their property as they
wanted. Submissions also cited impacts on the economy, tourism and employment.

Response
Council has a long held policy position regarding making short-term accommodation an inconsistent
use in the Medium and High Density Residential zones and centre zones with the endorsement in
2022 of the recommendations in both the Short-term Accommodation Monitoring Report and Noosa
Housing Strategy. There are clear links between homes used for short-term accommodation
affecting housing supply and affordability. Short term accommodation is not suitable in a residential
or centres zones where future resident and key worker housing is to be focussed. Noosa Plan
2020 has a dedicated and extensive Tourist Accommodation zone specifically for visitor
accommodation and tourism uses. Property owners must comply with the requirement of Noosa Plan
2020 which has the statutory charge of regulating the use of land.

The Planning Act 2016 enshrines lawful existing use rights for short-term accommodation and
existing development approvals for short-term accommodation. This provides certainty for existing
short term accommodation operators, but also limits the ability to reduce short term
accommodation. It should be noted the majority of dwellings approved prior to 2006 have
interchangeable existing use rights for both short-term accommodation and permanent occupancy
in both the Medium and High Density Residential zones. So it is important going forward that future
development in the Medium and High Density Residential zones be limited to housing for permanent
residents to ensure long term housing supply and security for residents.

Council can continue to lobby state government around existing use rights for short-term
accommodation in residential zones. The Short Stay Letting or Home Hosted Accommodation Local
Law addresses policing and compliance. Any additional visitor taxes will be explored through the
Destination Management Plan.

Recommendation
It is recommended that no change be made to the proposed amendment as advertised in response
to submissions.

4. Tourist Accommodation zone review - specific sites proposed to be rezoned
The advertised amendments proposed to rezone certain properties from Tourist Accommodation
zone to either Medium or High Density Residential zone, Neighbourhood Centre of District Centre
zone. Certain properties are also proposed to be rezoned from Medium Density Residential zone to
Tourist Accommodation zone.

General Submissions
Some submissions raised general issues, not specific to particular sites, citing the proposed
rezonings would not deliver affordable housing given the high amenity locations. Some submissions
were concerned with loss of Tourist Accommodation zoned land, impacts on the operation of short-
term accommodation and impacts on the tourism economy and onsite letting business.

General response
There was an extensive shift in land formerly zoned residential that was included in the Tourist
Accommodation zone when Noosa Plan 2020 was introduced, reducing the quantum of land
available for permanent housing. Certain centres were also included in the Tourist Accommodation
zone limiting their commercial role to servicing primarily visitors.

The purpose of the Tourist Accommodation zone review was to redress the balance between the
extent of land zoned for visitor accommodation and tourism uses and land zoned to support

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permanent residents for housing and local services. The proposed rezonings aim to increase
housing supply, reinforce residential neighbourhoods for permanent residents, and refocus the role
of certain centres to local services and permanent dwellings, as well as servicing visitors.

It should be noted the proposed amendments also rezone certain land in the Medium Density
Residential zone to Tourist Accommodation zone in recognition of the predominant short-term
accommodation use and visitor occupancy of established resorts.

Some site-specific submissions warrant a change to the proposed amendments which are outlined
in section 4.1 below, however most submissions did not warrant a change which are outlined in the
recommendation below.

Recommendation

It is recommended that no change be made to the proposed amendments as advertised outlined
below:

Rezone from Tourist Accommodation zone to High Density Residential zone:
   o   2 Katharina Street, Noosa Heads
   o   75 Resort Driver, Noosa Heads
   o   1-15 Howard Street, Noosaville
   o   162-168 Noosa Parade, Noosaville
   o   247-257 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville
   o   4-8 & 7-19 Edward Street, Noosaville
   o   7-13, 25 & 31 Elizabeth Street, Noosaville
   o   4 Albert Street, Noosaville
Rezone from Tourist Accommodation zone to High Density Residential zone (allowing for mixed use
ground floor commercial):
   o   247-257 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville
Rezone from Tourist Accommodation zone to District Centre zone with Mainstreet Precinct:
   o   6-14 Thomas Street, Noosaville
   o   195-201 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville
   o   17 Albert Street, Noosaville
Rezone from Tourist Accommodation zone to Neighbourhood Centre zone:
   o   18-56 Duke Street, Sunshine Beach
Rezone from Medium Density Residential zone to Tourist Accommodation zone:
   o   384-390 David Low Way, Peregian Beach
   o   169-173 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville
   o   10-12 Robert Street, Noosaville

4.1 Specific sites with changes in response to submissions

The following sites identified issues which have resulted in recommended changes to the advertised
amendments.

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2 Halse Lane, Noosa Heads- Halse Lodge
The advertised amendments proposed to:
realign the Tourist Accommodation zone and the Environmental Management and Conservation
zone and Biodiversity Overlay and introduce a Riparian overlay to reflect the vegetation and
waterway onsite; and
provide clarity that the short-term accommodation use of the site is for low cost visitor
accommodation and rooming accommodation for key workers.

Submissions
A request was made to ground truth the proposed alignment of the Tourist Accommodation zone
and the Environmental Conservation Management zone and Biodiversity Overlay. The submission
opposed restricting short-term accommodation uses to backpackers and wanted greater clarity
around the term "low cost accommodation" and greater flexibility of use. Whilst supporting the
additional use of rooming accommodation the submitter requested both rooming accommodation
and backpackers to be code assessment.

Response
An onsite assessment was undertaken confirming the alignment of the proposed Tourist
Accommodation and Environmental Management and Conservation zone and Biodiversity Overlay
were correct. Clarification of what constitutes "low cost visitor accommodation" is warranted, with
short-term accommodation including both backpackers and motel style which by nature are both low
cost accommodation. Backpackers accommodation and rooming accommodation are suitable as
code assessment, but only within the existing buildings given the site's heritage and environmental
constraints.

Recommendations
It is recommended the following changes be made to the proposed amendments as advertised in
response to this submission:
   ▪   amend to clarify "low cost accommodation" as being short-term accommodation that includes
       backpackers accommodation and motel; and
   ▪   amend to make rooming accommodation and backpackers accommodation code
       assessment within an existing building.

48 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads - Nomads
The advertised amendments proposed to rezone the site from Tourist Accommodation zone to High
Density Residential zone.

Submissions raised concerns with the proposed zone change from Tourist Accommodation zone to
High Density Residential zone. Issues included the potential loss of the backpackers and low cost
accommodation, noting the site is well located for tourists and has been used for tourism a long term.
Submitters also identified the potential impacts on the tourism economy and stated that small
dwellings and key worker accommodation negatively impacted tourism.

There was a supporting submission and a submission concerned about the 3 storey height limit.

Response
48 Noosa Dr Noosa Heads is a significant key site within close proximity of services, transport and
recreation, perfectly located to deliver considerable resident housing supply and worker
accommodation. The site's current use for low-cost tourist accommodation is also important. In this
context, a reasonable outcome for the site (which includes 12 separate lots) is to have a mix of uses
for both predominantly permanent residents and key workers, as well as low-cost tourist
accommodation in the form of backpackers and motels over no more than 40% of the site. The
additional tourist accommodation uses will increase flexibility for the site, and will require a
masterplan to ensure the mix of uses can be accommodated.

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The retention of the site in the High Density Residential zone is critical, to establish the predominant
use of the site for permanent housing and ensure if it is re-developed this occurs to its highest and
best use and not under-developed for single dwelling houses, allowed under the Tourist
Accommodation zone.

The current allowable height limit is 3 storeys and this will be maintained under the proposed High
Density Residential zone.

Recommendation
It is recommended the following changes be made to the proposed amendments as advertised in
response to submissions:
   •   retain the proposed High Density Residential zone; and
   •   include additional consistent uses of low cost accommodation (short-term accommodation)
       where backpackers or motel, subject to impact assessment, over a maximum of 40% of the
       site area and subject to a masterplan.

203-207 Gympie Terrace Noosaville
The advertised amendments proposed to rezone 203-207 Gympie Terrace from Tourist
Accommodation zone to District Centre zone and include it within a Mainstreet Precinct and include
the rear portion (formerly Lot 2) of 207 Gympie Terrace in the High Density Residential zone.

Submissions
The submitter supports the proposed District Centre zone and Mainstreet Precinct, but requested it
be extended over the rear portion of 207 Gympie Terrace which is proposed for inclusion in the High
Density Residential zone. The submitter also raises concern with the reduction in GFA citing it was
an adverse planning change. The submitter also requested flexibility in dwelling size, not just small
dwellings, and for the active frontage requirement not to extend to 207 Gympie Terrace and some
other minor matters. They also raised concerns with the need for dwellings to be ancillary to the
business.

Response
The key focus of the proposed Mainstreet is Thomas Street and the corner extent to Gympie Terrace.
It is considered reasonable the requirements for active frontages not extend to 207 Gympie Terrace
and be removed. This is consistent with the proposed changes to the extent of the Mainstreet
Precinct and District Centre zone applying to 185 Gympie Terrace - The Islander discussed below.

An unintended consequence of the proposed District Centre zone and High Density Residential zone
was a reduced plot ratio applying to this site. A loss of yield was not intended therefore the current
plot ratio of 0.8:1 allowed over this site will be reinstated.

Dwellings in the District Centre zone will provide accommodation for permanent residents but need
not be ancillary to the business use. A change from “ancillary” to “complementary to” with further
clarification that residential uses are in conjunction with business uses is warranted. Some
clarification of provisions regarding the District Centre zone and the Mainstreet precinct will be
undertaken to ensure the requirements are clear.

Under the current Noosa Plan 2020, dwelling must be small in the District Centre zone and there
was no change to this under the proposed amendments. Refer to the small dwelling size discussion
in section 6 below.

Recommendation
It is recommended the following changes be made to the proposed amendments as advertised in
response to submissions:

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   ▪   remove 207 Gympie Terrace from active frontage requirements;
   ▪   reinstate 0.8:1 plot ratio for site area above 2000sqm in the District Centre zone in the
       Mainstreet Precinct in Noosaville, consistent with current allowance;
   ▪   reinstate 0.8:1 plot ratio for 207 Gympie Terrace Lot 2 in the High Density Residential zone,
       consistent with current allowance;
   ▪   amend PO41 of the District Centre zone code to change reference to residential dwellings
       being “ancillary to” to “complementary to” and the corresponding AO to reinforce that a mixed
       use building format is residential in conjunction with a business activity; and
   ▪   tidy up of provisions for greater clarification and make any consequential changes to the
       provisions and mapping as a result of the changes.

185 Gympie Terrace Noosaville - Islander Resort
The advertised amendments proposed to rezone the mixed use commercial and residential lots
fronting Gympie Terrace and Thomas Street from Tourist Accommodation zone to District Centre
zone and include it within a Mainstreet Precinct.

Submissions
Submitters requested the commercial and residential mixed use lots to remain in the Tourist
Accommodation zone consistent with the balance of the site zoning. They were concerned around
issues of different zonings under the same body corporate and that the District Centre zone limits
future residential to small permanent dwellings and does not allow for short-term accommodation.

Response
This site has a history of split zonings under the former Noosa Plan 2006 for the commercial /
residential mixed use lots fronting Gympie Terrace and Thomas Street.

The focus of the District Centre zone and Mainstreet precinct is Thomas Street, and a shorter extent
of Gympie Terrace, therefore the removal of the commercial properties fronting Gympie Terrace from
the District Centre zone is warranted.

However, the 5 lots fronting Thomas Street form part of the “mainstreet” focus of the proposed
extended District Centre zone. The current development approval allows for the continued use of
these properties for short-term accommodation, however should they redevelop the intent is for the
residential component to be for permanent dwellings. Any claims for existing use rights for short-
term accommodation will be dealt with at the time of a future development application. The age of
these properties and their distinction from the main resort provide the potential for redevelopment
and contribution to the activation of the street, and should remain in the District Centre zone and
Mainstreet Precinct.

Recommendation
It is recommended the following changes be made to the proposed amendments as advertised in
response to submissions:
   •   Lots 1-5 GTP2026 fronting Thomas Street at 185 Gympie Terrace remain in the District
       Centre zone and Mainstreet precinct as proposed by the amendments; and
   •   Lots 20-28 GTP2026 and Lots 1-3 GTP 2743 fronting Gympie Terrace at 185 Gympie
       Terrace be removed from the proposed District Centre zone and Mainstreet Precinct and
       remain in the Tourist Accommodation zone.

3 Hilton Terrace, Tewantin - Noosa Lakes Resort
The advertised amendments proposed to rezone 3 Hilton Terrace, Tewantin - Noosa Lakes Resort
from Tourist Accommodation zone to Medium Density Residential zone.

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Submissions
There was a significant number of objections to the proposed rezoning of Noosa Lakes Resort from
Tourist Accommodation zone to Medium Density Residential zone. Reasons included the inability
for the dual key units to be permanently let, and current use as short-term accommodation, the
purpose built nature of the resort.

Response
Historically the site was zoned Residential but intended for tourist accommodation. There was long
debate on this site's inclusion in the Tourist Accommodation zone under Noosa Plan 2020, with
several owner objections at the time. Despite the site having a high number of dwellings permanently
occupied, the complexity of the dual key unit configuration, where the accommodation units cannot
be permanently occupied, together with the site unlikely to redevelop in the short term, makes it
reasonable to retain the site in its current Tourist Accommodation zone.

Recommendation
It is recommended the following changes be made to the proposed amendments in response to this
submission:
   •   remove Noosa Lakes resort, 3 Hilton Terrace, Tewantin from the proposed Medium Density
       Residential zone and the site remain in its current Tourist Accommodation zone; and
   •   all proposed amendments referencing the site be reverted to existing wording.

5. Dwelling Houses becoming inconsistent in Medium and High Density Residential Zones
The advertised amendment proposed dwelling houses as being inconsistent in the Medium and High
Density Residential zones.

Submissions
Submissions objected to dwelling houses being inconsistent in the Medium and High Density
Residential zones, including an on-line petition with 600 signatories. These submitters also referred
to dual occupancies being inconsistent on lots 600sqm or greater discussed in section 7 below.

Issues of concern included the removal of rights and freedom of choice; devaluing of private property;
need to replace or renovate existing houses; houses providing housing diversity; and certain
properties being too small to accommodate more than a house.

Response
During the drafting of Noosa Plan 2020, Council sought to make dwelling houses inconsistent in
Medium and High Density Residential and Tourist Accommodation zones to ensure land was
developed at its highest and best use and increased housing diversity, however this was not
supported by the State at the time. Changes to the Planning Regulation in 2022 have since made it
possible to make dwelling houses inconsistent in the Medium and High Density Residential zones
(not Tourist Accommodation zone), which was proposed by the amendments.

The intent of the Medium and High Density Residential zoned land is to deliver a range of medium
and higher density dwellings. The use of this land for a single dwelling house is an underutilisation
of the land. There is ample Low Density Residential zoned land for single dwelling houses catering
to larger household needs.

Notwithstanding this, it is recognised that whilst sites under 500sqm can be developed for more than
one dwelling, on many sites this can be difficult.

While it is a matter to be determined at the time, it is likely an extension or replacement of an existing
dwelling house in the Medium and High Density Residential zones would be supported, subject to
assessment of the scale and intensity. Therefore, if an existing house was destroyed for instance by
fire, it could be rebuilt.

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Recommendation
It is recommended a change be made to the proposed amendments to:
   •   make the use of a dwelling house consistent and accepted development subject to
       requirements if located on a lot less than 500sqm, in the Medium and High Density
       Residential zones; and
   •   make the use of a dwellings house inconsistent on a lot 500sqm or greater in the Medium
       and High Density Residential zones.

6. Size of Small Dwellings
The advertised amendments proposed to amend the administrative definition of small dwelling to
decrease the size of small dwellings from 100sqm to 75sqm of gross floor area.

Submissions
Submissions raised concerns with the proposed small dwelling size stating 75sqm dwellings were
not financially feasible, the size limited housing diversity and did not provide a range in small dwelling
sizes up to three bedrooms. The submitter also stated 75sqm was difficult to provide for accessibility.

Response
The current bonus provisions within Noosa Plan 2020 have been successful in providing small
dwellings with the market reacting positively to dwellings less than 100sqm in area. It is
acknowledged not all small dwellings will be “affordable” given their location or amenity. Some
residents may choose to downsize from a house to an apartment if there were more available (as
evidenced by them taking up residence in established resorts where apartments are modest in size
but close to amenities).

Given the success of the current provisions and range of small dwellings coming to market under
100sqm and the need to provide a range of small dwellings from studios to 3 bedrooms as an
alternative to dwelling houses and option for downsizing, it is considered appropriate the small
dwelling size remain at the current 100sqm.

Recommendations
It is recommended that a change be made to the proposed amendments in response to submissions
to retain the current Noosa Plan 20202 small dwelling definition and small dwelling size of 100sqm
of gross floor area.


7. Mandatory Small dwellings requirement in the Medium and High Density Residential Zones
and dual occupancy as inconsistent in Medium Density Residential zone on lots 600sqm or
greater
The advertised amendments proposed:
   •   mandatory 75% of all residential gross floor area as small dwellings in the Medium and High
       Density Residential zones;
   •    dual occupancies to be inconsistent on lots 600sqm or greater.

Submissions
Submissions raised concerns with making small dwellings mandatory for 75 % of the gross floor area
stating it was an over-reach and not financially feasible. Submitters also objected to making dual
occupancies inconsistent on lots over 600sqm raising similar concerns to objectors to the proposal
of making a dwelling house inconsistent in the Medium and High Density Residential zones.

Submission regarding Pomona and Cooroy were concerned about growth and density, loss of
character and country town feel. Similarly submitters from Delorme and Wyandra Streets, Noosa

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Heads raised concerns with loss of character, amongst other issues.

Response
Since drafting the proposed amendments all costs have risen including construction, land costs and
holding costs so further feasibility considerations have been undertaken.

Whilst making dual occupancies inconsistent on lots 600sqm or greater and mandating small
dwelling provisions are well intentioned and seek to achieve greater small dwelling supply, cheaper
construction costs for larger dwellings and higher sales prices, with the additional costs of kitchens
and bathrooms required for more small dwellings all impact feasibility and development potential.

The current small dwelling bonus incentives have been successful in delivering a greater diversity in
small dwellings.
Given the uncertainty of market conditions, significant rise in construction costs and changes since
drafting the amendments, mandating small dwellings; requiring 3 or more dwellings on small lots;
and making dual occupancies inconsistent on lots 600sqm or greater; is considered a potential risk
to development. Mandating these requirements could possibly lead to poor quality building
outcomes or sites not being developed at all.

Allowing the landowner/applicant to opt in for the small dwellings bonus provisions where feasible is
a more flexible approach and responds to changing and uncertain market conditions, particularly on
smaller lots. If the small dwelling bonuses are feasible and provide a return on investment, they will
be taken up, as has already occurred over the last few years.

Notwithstanding this, lots of 1000sqm or greater have the potential for a minimum of 3 or more larger
dwellings or a greater number of small dwelling. Dual occupancies on sites over 1000sqm are
considered an underutilisation and should be inconsistent above this lot size.

Recommendations
It is recommended that a change be made to the proposed amendments in response to submissions
to:
   •   retain the current Noosa Plan 2020 small dwelling bonus provisions as opt-in rather than
       mandatory in the Medium and High Density Residential zones;
   •   make dual occupancies consistent on lots less than 1000sqm in the Medium Density
       Residential zone; and
   •   make dual occupancies inconsistent of lots 1000sqm or greater in the Medium Density
       Residential zone.

8. Affordable Rental Premises and associated bonus provisions, including building height
The advertised amendments proposed
   •   a definition for affordable rental premises requiring management by a registered housing
       provider as long term rental for a minimum of 30 years;
   •   optional development bonuses in the Medium and High Density Residential zone if providing
       10% of the total GFA as affordable rental premises;
   •   optional development bonuses including an additional storey (2m) in height on key sites if
       providing 20% of the total GFA as affordable rental premises.
Submissions
Most submissions were supportive about doing something about housing affordability, however
many stated housing would never be affordable due to land and construction costs. Submissions
raised concerns with the feasibility of affordable housing citing there was not enough scale and the
incentive bonuses did not go far enough.
Car parking in centre zones was identified as an obstacle to feasibility.

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A Community Housing Provider also identified the proposed 30 years for long term affordable rental
time was not consistent with capital funding agreements which is 20 years.

Submissions were varied on the proposed building height bonuses allowed on key sites, some
objecting to increased height, others supporting the proposed height increase and others indicated
the allowable height wasn't high enough.

Response
The proposed amendments sought to create a pathway for developers to provide much needed
affordable housing by providing development incentives and a framework for long term affordable
housing to meet the needs of key workers and lower income residents. The framework relied on the
ability for developers to access recurrent funding to bridge the gap between what the tenant pays
and what the property owner / developer gets. However recent completion of the National Rental
Affordability Scheme (NRAS) has left a gap in funding for affordable housing and alternatives for this
funding is currently not clear.

It is acknowledged the rising costs of land and construction make it difficult for affordable housing to
be feasible in Noosa Shire, unless the land has been owned for some time. It is noted affordable
housing will not be delivered by the private sector if it is not feasible and there is limiting funding
available to bridge the rental gap and provide a return to developers.

Notwithstanding this, the larger site such as the former Bowls Club site at Noosa Junction and Noosa
Business Centre have the potential to deliver the scale of development which may be feasible with
scope for these sites to seek other forms of funding for the construction costs. Likewise, properties
within Noosa Junction Major Centre and Doonella Street Tewantin, where amalgamation of lots is
possible, may be of a feasible scale to deliver affordable housing. These sites should therefore retain
the opt-in bonus provisions for affordable housing.

The proposed bonus height provisions for an additional storey (2m) on these key sites should also
remain as an incentive. It should be noted that it is likely that few property developers will chose to
deliver affordable housing and opt-in to the incentive provisions, so the majority of sites will only
develop to the current height limit of 3 storeys across Noosa Junction centre.

The proposed opt-in affordable housing provisions in the Medium Density and High Density
Residential zones (outside of the key sites mentioned above) are no longconsidered feasible and
are recommended for removal. These zones will provide for small dwellings and housing diversity,
rather than affordable housing.

Recommendations
It is recommended that a change be made to the proposed amendments in response to submissions
to:
   •   amend the affordable rental premises definition to reduce the long term affordable rental time
       to 20 years;
   •   remove the affordable rental bonus provisions from the Medium and High Density Residential
       zones except on the key sites being the former Noosa Bowls Club site and Noosa Business
       Centre;
   •   retain the affordable rental bonus provisions over the Major Centre zone at Noosa Junction
       and Village Mixed Use Precinct at Noosa Business Centre and District Centre zone at
       Doonella Street, Tewantin; and
   •   amend the PSP11 Provision of Affordable Rental Premises to reflect the changes that the
       affordable rental premises are applicable in some centre zones and selected High Density
       Residential Zones sites.

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9. Community Facilities zone
The advertised amendments proposed to allow for affordable housing outcomes in the Community
Facilities zone by allowing relocatable home parks and allowing affordable rental premises, (dual
occupancy and multiple dwellings) as code assessment. A site in Pomona was also proposed for
inclusion in the Community Facilities zone.

Submissions
Most submissions objected to the affordable housing outcomes at Council's site at 62 Lake
Macdonald Drive, Cooroy. Submitters feared socio-economic impacts of higher density housing and
some submitters didn't want land handed over to developers for housing, citing a shortage in
community infrastructure. Other submissions supported the proposed amendments.

A submission was made requesting 10 Sidoni Street Tewantin (former police station) be included in
the Doonella Street Precinct and 3 Grady Street, Kin Kin in the Local Centre zone.

Response
The use of Community Facilities zoned land for affordable housing was a key outcome of Noosa
Housing Strategy, with many community organisations, including faith based, having access to
funding to deliver affordable rental premises. The delivery of affordable housing is more likely to be
delivered by community based organisations on Community Facilities zoned land, rather than the
private sector.

With regard to the scale of development, it is considered reasonable that small developments up to
10 dwellings, being mostly smaller faith-based sites, continue to be code assessment as proposed
by the amendments. However, larger developments of 11 or more dwellings should be impact
assessable to allow for public notification and community input to the development assessment
process.

10 Sidoni Street Tewantin, formerly servicing police purposes, was sold by the State after the
preparation of the proposed amendments. It is understood the new owners have no intention of
using the site for emergency services and the annotation should be removed. The former church
site at 3 Grady Street, Kin Kin may or may not have a future as a community use but the use of a
dwelling is currently inconsistent. The site is large enough for a house at the rear of the former church
building or the existing building could be converted to a house.

Despite the likely outcome being residential on these sites, a zone change is not supported at this
time as it is significant and requires further public notification. However changes to the annotation at
10 Sidoni Street, Tewantin and a change to the table of assessment relating to 3 Grady Street, Kin
Kin are warranted.

Recommendations
It is recommended that a change be made to the proposed amendments in response to submissions
to:
   •   make development up to 10 dwellings code assessable and 11 or more dwellings to be
       impact assessable;
   •   remove the annotation “5 – Emergency Services” from land in the Community Facilities zone
       at 10 Sidoni Street and 87 Poinciana Avenue Tewantin; and
   •   amend the table of assessment to make the uses of dwelling unit and dwelling house
       specifically consistent uses subject to code assessment on 3 Grady Street, Kin Kin (Lot 206
       K6575).

10. Environmental Management and Conservation zone and setbacks
The advertised amendments proposed to include voluntary conservation agreement properties in

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part within the Environmental Management and Conservation zone.

Submissions
Some submissions supported the extra level of protection through the zone, however some
neighbouring owners were concerned about the impact on their ability to carry out rural uses with
increased setback requirements.

Response
Rural owners with voluntary conservation agreements were given the opportunity to have some of
their property rezoned to Environmental Management and Conservation, and some have taken up
this offer. Greater boundary clearances are required for buildings or in some cases animal uses
from boundaries that adjoin neighbouring properties in the Environmental Conservation and
Management zone. This is intended to protect national parks and nature reserves.

The proposed amendments inadvertently resulted in increased boundary setbacks of 100m and 20m
which would have the effect of limiting normal rural activities such as housing animals and storing
machinery on adjoining land. It was not intended to penalise property owners who may be carrying
out rural land uses and be unfairly affected by increased building setbacks. Therefore, the greater
setbacks should not apply if it is private conservation land. However, it is considered reasonable that
rural activities be setback from land within government ownership within the Environmental
Management and Conservation zone, such as National Parks.

The owner of a property with a voluntary conservation agreement over Lot 2 RP40869 requested a
realignment of the Environmental Management and Conservation zone, which is considered
reasonable and is supported.

Recommendations
It is recommended that a change be made to the proposed amendments to:
- revise specific building setbacks for the boundary of adjoining properties in the Environmental
Management and Conservation zone where such land is in State or Local Government ownership;
and
- revise the Environmental Management and Conservation zone on Lot 2 RP40869.


Miscellaneous, clarification and error corrections - Attachment 3

A number of minor miscellaneous clarification and errors were also identified in the post consultation
review process which are proposed to be amended. In addition, the recent Planning
Regulation amendments of 2 August 2024 which mandates that home based businesses are capped
at either accepted development or code assessment (ie. they cannot be subject to impact
assessment) requires some changes to Noosa Plan 2020 to reflect this, including a review of the
Home based Business Code to strengthen provisions for high impact home based business.

These proposed changes are outlined in Attachment 3.

Process for adoption of the proposed amendments

Following Council's consideration of this report and endorsed of the changes to the proposed
amendments, a Consultation Report will be prepared, made available on Council's website and
submitters will be notified.

The endorsed changes will be made to the proposed amendments, including consequential changes,
and together with the Consultation Report, will be forwarded to the State Government for Ministerial
approval for adoption. A report on the proposed changes and how they relate to any relevant regional
or state plans, state planning policies and state interests will also be prepared and forwarded to the

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State.

Following the Minister's approval of the revised amendments, a further report will be submitted to
Council for final adoption of the amendments.


Link to Corporate Plan
Theme No. 2 - Liveability
Liveability encompasses housing, facilities and services, transport, health and wellbeing to enable
an inclusive, connected and vibrant community.
Objective 2.1 Facilitate greater housing choice which meets the changing needs of the community,
improves liveability and affordability and includes partnering to increase provision of social and
affordable housing.
Deliver the Noosa Housing Strategy




Previous Council Consideration
Ordinary Meeting 16 May 2024
That Council note the report by the Strategy and Sustainability Manager to the General Committee
Meeting dated 13 May 2024 regarding proposed amendments to Noosa Plan 2020 and:
   A. Endorse the proposed amendments to Noosa Plan 2020 provided as tracked changes in
      Attachment 3 for the purpose of public notification and community consultation;
   B. Authorise the Chief Executive Officer to make additional changes to the proposed
      amendments to Noosa Plan 2020 contained in Attachment 3 as required by the Minister's
      conditional approval and Minister's certain advice recommendations outlined in this report;
   C. Authorise public notification and community consultation for a period of 31 business days
      and in accordance with the Community Engagement Plan as amended by the Minister's
      conditional approval;
   D. Following public notification bring forward a community consultation report for
      Council consideration;
   E. Make the proposed amendments publicly available on Council's website as of 31 May 2024,
      being the first day of public notification.

Ordinary Meeting 20 April 2023
That Council note the confidential report by the Principal Strategic Planner to the General Committee
Meeting dated 17 April 2023 regarding the Tourist Accommodation zone review and:
   A. Propose to amend Noosa Plan 2020 in accordance with this report and Attachments, in
      accordance with Part 3 Division 2 of the Planning Act 2016;
   B. Submit proposed Amendments 2A to Noosa Plan 2020 to the Chief Executive, State
      Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning for the purpose of State
      Interest Review and request the Chief Executive of State Development, Infrastructure, Local
      Government and Planning to consider the amendments as part of proposed Amendment 2
      endorsed by Council on 31 January 2023 currently under review by the state, forming a single
      comprehensive amendment package;
   C. Authorise the CEO to make any further minor administrative changes necessary to proposed
      Amendment 2A to Noosa Plan 2020 for the purpose of State Interest Review;
   D. Note that following State Interest Review a report will be submitted to Council on proposed
      Amendments 2 and 2A to Noosa Plan 2020 which will form a single comprehensive

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           amendment package, for endorsement for the purpose of community consultation and public
           notification.

Special Meeting 31 January 2023
That Council note the report on Proposed Amendments to Noosa Plan 2020 by the Strategic
Planning team to the Special Meeting of 31 January 2023 and
        A. Propose to amend Noosa Plan 2020 in accordance with this report and Attachments 1 - 3, in
           accordance with Part 3 Division 2 of the Planning Act 2016; with the exception of the changes
           identified in Confidential Attachments to the Minutes as listed;
  i.       Attachment 1 to the minutes
  ii.      Attachment 2 to the minutes
 iii.      Attachment 3 to the minutes
        B. Submit the proposed planning scheme amendments to the Chief Executive, State
           Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning for the purpose of State
           Interest Review;
        C. Authorise the CEO to make any further minor administrative changes necessary to the
           proposed amendments to the Noosa Plan 2020 ready for the Queensland State Interest
           Review;
        D. Note the proposed Communications Strategy and action plan Attachments 4 and 5; and
        E. Note that a further draft of the planning scheme will be presented to Council following the
           State Interest Review for the purpose of endorsement ready for community consultation and
           public notification.

Finance
Completion of the proposed amendments will be undertaken within 24/25 Strategy and Sustainability
Branch Operational budget.

Risk & Opportunities
Council's endorsement of the proposed amendments implements the key recommendations of both
Noosa Housing Strategy and Short-term Accommodation Monitoring Report.

Should Council not proceed with proposed amendments there is a serious risk of no improvement
to housing supply, housing diversity and housing choice for Noosa residents and key workers. In
particular, any delay could result in the continued uptake of land for short term accommodation and
tourism related uses, at the expense of long term housing supply for residents contributing to the
housing crisis and residential amenity impacts currently being experienced by Noosa's community.

Human Rights

Human Rights Compatibility Statement
In developing this Report, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the
requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that the subject matter
does not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision making
by Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this report in a
manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with
Council’s Human Rights Policy.

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Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
This report brings forward the results of an extensive community consultation program as outlined
in the body of the report. Attachment 1 contains a summary of submissions which outlines how each
properly made submission has been dealt with. A Consultation Report will be prepared and
submitters will be notified of the report which will made available on Council's website for viewing
and download.


Internal Consultation
Departments consulted:

     Office of the CEO, Mayor &               Community Services           Corporate Services
             Councillors
      Mayor & Councillors                   Director                    Director
      Chief Executive Officer               Community Development       Financial Services
      Executive Officers                    Sport & Active Lifestyles   Fleet
 X    Community Engagement                  Arts & Culture              Revenue Services
      People & Culture                      Community Connection        ICT
      Governance                            Customer Experience         Commercial Property
     Strategy & Environment &               Development & Regulation    Infrastructure Services
     Sustainable Development
 X    Director                          X   Director                    Director
 X    Strategic Land Use Planning       X   Development Assessment      Infrastructure Planning, Design
                                                                        and Delivery
      Economic Development          &       Local Laws                  Civil and Asset operations
      Destination Management
      Environmental Services                Environmental Health        Asset Management
      Innovation & Digital Hub              Building & Plumbing         Building & Facilities
                                            Property / Permits          Disaster Management
                                                                        Waste